Driving License review: A superbly written meta-movie
Among the mainstream Kubriks in Malayalam Cinema, I have always envied ‘Sachi’ the writer. For the ambitious subjects he brings in all the time and…
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Reviving some memorable moments of Mayaanadhi
Aashiq Abu’s Mayaanadhi has become 2 years old. Written by Syam Pushkaran – Dileesh Nair duo, this film is one of the best to come…
Queen review: A typical biographical with few formidable performances
Post the success of Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya, Gautham Vasudev Menon is excessively showy of peripheral elements. The reason why VTV worked for me was due to…
Mamangam (review)
Padmakumar’s film opens right away with the penultimate Mamangam, a duodecennial medieval fair held on the banks of Bharathapuzha where the Chaverukal plots to avenge…
Chola (Review)
In this years Kumbalangi Nights, written by Syam Pushkaran, Shammy (a patriarchy personified character) says to Saji, ‘Ramayanam ezhuthiyath etho kaattalan alle?‘ Isn’t Ramayana written…
Most Important Malayalam Films of the Decade
The 2000’s was overflowing with innumerable formulaic and generic entertainers. So much films that exaggerated cinematic realism. Veteran filmmakers like Sibi Malayil, Priyadarshan and a…
Moothon Review
Indian Cinema hasn’t gone much progressive when it comes to gender politics. Especially the representation of LGBT/GLBT communities. However, among the few films that have…
Formulaic Success – Two Classic Examples: Aadu 2 and Madhura Raja
Is there a Formula for box office success of movies? I guess not. But let me hold the beer, check the case with Midhun Manuel…
The Progressive Lenses in New Generation Malayalam Cinema
Most of the mainstream filmmakers are against political correctness. However this seems to be a trend these days which is lighted up by Syam Pushkaran…
Malayalam Films And A Bunch of Talented Fresh Actors!
We have been witnessing rise of new young guns over these years. The list front lining from Tovino Thomas: who is now a bankable star…
Chola | Malayalam Movie | 10 Reasons to watch Sanal Kumar’s Chola
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan to me, is one of the most electrifying filmmakers in Malayalam cinema today. The man just pulled off an outstanding cinematic marvel…
Malayalam Cinema and Digital Streaming | Netflix, and Amazon to Zee5
Today, we have our choices in the fingertips. OTT platforms are ranging to a wide spectrum of audience. Giving upper-hand to effortless domestic viewing. Though…